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P421 FUJ

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,155 mi
Last recorded148,155 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 FUJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 148,155 miles

front bumper cover missing-front lower stays covered but protruding

unable to carry out roller brake test-to low to ground

vehicle has been lowered-very low to ground

Fail 5 Jul 2011 148,155 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front bumper cover missing-front lower stays covered but protruding

unable to carry out roller brake test-to low to ground

vehicle has been lowered-very low to ground

Pass 3 Oct 2009 146,750 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 146,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 May 2008 145,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 145,868 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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P421 FUJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P421 FUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P421 FUJ registered?

P421 FUJ is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P421 FUJ safe to buy?

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